HV Capital

HV Capital is a venture capital firm based in Munich and Berlin, established in 2000. Formerly known as HV Holtzbrinck Ventures, the firm is recognized as one of Europe's leading early-stage and growth investors, specializing in internet and technology sectors. With a total fund size of €1.7 billion, HV Capital has invested in approximately 200 companies, including notable names like Zalando, Delivery Hero, FlixMobility, and SumUp. The firm supports startups with capital ranging from €500,000 to €50 million, enabling it to finance companies across all growth phases. HV Capital focuses on various industries, including fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, mobility, and education, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation in diverse sectors.

Ali-Abbassi, Nawid

Partner

Jannis Fett

Principal

Fabian Gruner

Senior Principal

Alib Haschemi, Said

Investment Manager

Alexander Joel-Carbonell

Partner

Christoph Jung

General Partner

David Kuczek

General Partner

Lars Langusch

Founding Partner

Rainer Maerkle

General Partner

Namini, Barbod

Partner

Weber, Martin

General Partner

Past deals in Transport and logistics

FINN

Series B in 2022
FINN is a car subscription service that aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional car ownership. The company offers monthly subscriptions that include all necessary services, allowing customers to enjoy the benefits of driving without the associated challenges and hidden costs of owning a vehicle. By focusing on transparency and convenience, FINN caters to individuals who appreciate the freedom of having their own car but seek a more flexible and hassle-free solution. The platform enables users to access vehicles on-demand, promoting a more sustainable approach to mobility.

Warehousing1

Series A in 2022
Warehousing1 is focused on creating a leading warehousing and distribution network in Europe. The company offers an innovative platform that allows businesses to easily find suitable warehousing solutions and manage them digitally. This platform provides flexibility and scalability, accommodating various storage needs, including contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment. Through a broad network of warehouse locations, clients can expand capacity as needed, particularly during seasonal fluctuations. The platform emphasizes real-time visibility and data transparency, enabling companies to optimize their logistics processes efficiently.

JOKR

Series B in 2021
JOKR is a global last-mile delivery platform focused on providing a fast, personalized, and sustainable shopping experience for essential grocery and convenience products. By utilizing a network of micro-fulfillment centers, JOKR enables customers to receive their orders within minutes or at a scheduled time, enhancing the overall shopping experience and saving valuable time. The company emphasizes sustainability by aiming to reduce food waste and promote responsible consumption. Operating primarily in the Brazilian market under the brand "DAKI," JOKR has established a presence in major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The company has attracted significant investment from notable firms, achieving a valuation of 1.3 billion dollars as of February 2023, solidifying its status as a unicorn since December 2021.

Schüttflix

Venture Round in 2021
Schüttflix GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Gütersloh, Germany, operates a digital marketplace and delivery platform for bulk construction supplies, including sand, crushed rock, and gravel. The platform serves as a logistics hub for the construction industry, connecting construction companies with suppliers, waste disposal firms, and freight carriers. By facilitating the ordering, tracking, and management of construction materials through its application, Schüttflix aims to minimize downtime and enhance project efficiency for its users.

Dance

Series A in 2021
Dance is an e-bike subscription service where users pay a monthly fee that covers their bikes and provides an all-inclusive support package. The subscription includes a bike concierge, maintenance, and theft replacement insurance, via the company’s own hardware and software which allows for fast repairs through its warehouse and logistics setup. Through its subscription service, they want to make the e-bike the primary way people move about cities. The company's electric bike transforms their daily commute from frustration to joy. Save time with no traffic jams, no waiting for departures, no searching for parking, and all without even breaking a sweat. Its frictionless subscription model includes a fully assembled, state of the art e-bike delivered to their door within 24 hours. Dance is based in Berlin, Germany.

Packmatic

Seed Round in 2021
Packmatic connects brands with packaging suppliers. Their services include packaging requests, onboarding, kick off calls with packaging engineers, sign off on the final product, and supplier matching. Contact Packmatic at info@packmatic.io.

JOKR

Series A in 2021
JOKR is a global last-mile delivery platform focused on providing a fast, personalized, and sustainable shopping experience for essential grocery and convenience products. By utilizing a network of micro-fulfillment centers, JOKR enables customers to receive their orders within minutes or at a scheduled time, enhancing the overall shopping experience and saving valuable time. The company emphasizes sustainability by aiming to reduce food waste and promote responsible consumption. Operating primarily in the Brazilian market under the brand "DAKI," JOKR has established a presence in major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The company has attracted significant investment from notable firms, achieving a valuation of 1.3 billion dollars as of February 2023, solidifying its status as a unicorn since December 2021.

FlixBus

Series G in 2021
FlixBus is a unique combination of tech-startup, e-commerce platform, and transportation company. FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management, and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet are managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of a technology start-up, e-commerce platform, and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.

Zencargo

Series B in 2021
Zencargo is a digital freight forwarder based in London, England, that specializes in providing comprehensive logistics solutions, including ocean, road, air, and rail freight services. Founded in 2017 by Alex Hersham, Jan Riethmeyer, and Richard Fattal, the company has developed a platform that allows customers to book, manage, and track their international shipments efficiently. Utilizing automation and machine learning, Zencargo's platform enhances the end-to-end logistics process by offering predictive analytics and key supply chain insights. This enables shippers and freight operators to make informed decisions, thereby shortening lead times, increasing supply chain agility, and minimizing working capital requirements. Additionally, Zencargo provides cargo insurance and tracking services to further support its clients in managing their logistics effectively.

Sennder

Series D in 2021
Sennder is a digital road freight forwarder that connects commercial shippers with freight carriers through its proprietary platform. The company aims to streamline the truckload-shipping ecosystem by offering tools such as mobile apps for drivers, fleet management solutions for carrier managers, and logistics management systems for shippers. Its platform provides features like real-time booking, live tracking, and customized reporting, ensuring transparency and efficiency in logistics operations. By integrating directly with shippers' transport and freight management systems via APIs, Sennder eliminates the need for multiple intermediaries, ultimately reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency for all parties involved.

FINN

Series A in 2020
FINN is a car subscription service that aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional car ownership. The company offers monthly subscriptions that include all necessary services, allowing customers to enjoy the benefits of driving without the associated challenges and hidden costs of owning a vehicle. By focusing on transparency and convenience, FINN caters to individuals who appreciate the freedom of having their own car but seek a more flexible and hassle-free solution. The platform enables users to access vehicles on-demand, promoting a more sustainable approach to mobility.

Dance

Series A in 2020
Dance is an e-bike subscription service where users pay a monthly fee that covers their bikes and provides an all-inclusive support package. The subscription includes a bike concierge, maintenance, and theft replacement insurance, via the company’s own hardware and software which allows for fast repairs through its warehouse and logistics setup. Through its subscription service, they want to make the e-bike the primary way people move about cities. The company's electric bike transforms their daily commute from frustration to joy. Save time with no traffic jams, no waiting for departures, no searching for parking, and all without even breaking a sweat. Its frictionless subscription model includes a fully assembled, state of the art e-bike delivered to their door within 24 hours. Dance is based in Berlin, Germany.

Schüttflix

Venture Round in 2020
Schüttflix GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Gütersloh, Germany, operates a digital marketplace and delivery platform for bulk construction supplies, including sand, crushed rock, and gravel. The platform serves as a logistics hub for the construction industry, connecting construction companies with suppliers, waste disposal firms, and freight carriers. By facilitating the ordering, tracking, and management of construction materials through its application, Schüttflix aims to minimize downtime and enhance project efficiency for its users.

FINN

Seed Round in 2019
FINN is a car subscription service that aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional car ownership. The company offers monthly subscriptions that include all necessary services, allowing customers to enjoy the benefits of driving without the associated challenges and hidden costs of owning a vehicle. By focusing on transparency and convenience, FINN caters to individuals who appreciate the freedom of having their own car but seek a more flexible and hassle-free solution. The platform enables users to access vehicles on-demand, promoting a more sustainable approach to mobility.

Warehousing1

Seed Round in 2019
Warehousing1 is focused on creating a leading warehousing and distribution network in Europe. The company offers an innovative platform that allows businesses to easily find suitable warehousing solutions and manage them digitally. This platform provides flexibility and scalability, accommodating various storage needs, including contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment. Through a broad network of warehouse locations, clients can expand capacity as needed, particularly during seasonal fluctuations. The platform emphasizes real-time visibility and data transparency, enabling companies to optimize their logistics processes efficiently.

Sennder

Series C in 2019
Sennder is a digital road freight forwarder that connects commercial shippers with freight carriers through its proprietary platform. The company aims to streamline the truckload-shipping ecosystem by offering tools such as mobile apps for drivers, fleet management solutions for carrier managers, and logistics management systems for shippers. Its platform provides features like real-time booking, live tracking, and customized reporting, ensuring transparency and efficiency in logistics operations. By integrating directly with shippers' transport and freight management systems via APIs, Sennder eliminates the need for multiple intermediaries, ultimately reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency for all parties involved.

FlixBus

Series F in 2019
FlixBus is a unique combination of tech-startup, e-commerce platform, and transportation company. FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management, and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet are managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of a technology start-up, e-commerce platform, and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.

WIND Mobility

Series A in 2019
Wind Mobility is a micro-mobility company that offers convenient, safe, and fun last mile transportation services. The company attaches great importance to the availability, quality, and safety of bikes and scooters and the usability of its app. With its eco-friendly and healthy product, it aims to make cities a better place, by reducing traffic, carbon dioxide emission, and noise. Wind Mobility was founded in 2017 with locations in Berlin and Barcelona.

Zencargo

Series A in 2019
Zencargo is a digital freight forwarder based in London, England, that specializes in providing comprehensive logistics solutions, including ocean, road, air, and rail freight services. Founded in 2017 by Alex Hersham, Jan Riethmeyer, and Richard Fattal, the company has developed a platform that allows customers to book, manage, and track their international shipments efficiently. Utilizing automation and machine learning, Zencargo's platform enhances the end-to-end logistics process by offering predictive analytics and key supply chain insights. This enables shippers and freight operators to make informed decisions, thereby shortening lead times, increasing supply chain agility, and minimizing working capital requirements. Additionally, Zencargo provides cargo insurance and tracking services to further support its clients in managing their logistics effectively.

Sennder

Series B in 2019
Sennder is a digital road freight forwarder that connects commercial shippers with freight carriers through its proprietary platform. The company aims to streamline the truckload-shipping ecosystem by offering tools such as mobile apps for drivers, fleet management solutions for carrier managers, and logistics management systems for shippers. Its platform provides features like real-time booking, live tracking, and customized reporting, ensuring transparency and efficiency in logistics operations. By integrating directly with shippers' transport and freight management systems via APIs, Sennder eliminates the need for multiple intermediaries, ultimately reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency for all parties involved.

WIND Mobility

Seed Round in 2018
Wind Mobility is a micro-mobility company that offers convenient, safe, and fun last mile transportation services. The company attaches great importance to the availability, quality, and safety of bikes and scooters and the usability of its app. With its eco-friendly and healthy product, it aims to make cities a better place, by reducing traffic, carbon dioxide emission, and noise. Wind Mobility was founded in 2017 with locations in Berlin and Barcelona.

Sennder

Series A in 2018
Sennder is a digital road freight forwarder that connects commercial shippers with freight carriers through its proprietary platform. The company aims to streamline the truckload-shipping ecosystem by offering tools such as mobile apps for drivers, fleet management solutions for carrier managers, and logistics management systems for shippers. Its platform provides features like real-time booking, live tracking, and customized reporting, ensuring transparency and efficiency in logistics operations. By integrating directly with shippers' transport and freight management systems via APIs, Sennder eliminates the need for multiple intermediaries, ultimately reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency for all parties involved.

Move24

Series C in 2017
Move24 specializes in providing comprehensive moving and relocation services throughout Europe. The company offers a range of solutions, including loading and unloading, storage, house clearance, and handyman and cleaning services. Utilizing a self-learning routing algorithm, Move24 aims to streamline the relocation process for both private and corporate customers. With recent funding, the company plans to expand its offerings to include additional services related to relocation, such as assistance with electricity contracts. Move24's goal is to become a leading provider of diverse relocation services.

FlixBus

Series E in 2016
FlixBus is a unique combination of tech-startup, e-commerce platform, and transportation company. FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management, and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet are managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of a technology start-up, e-commerce platform, and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.

Move24

Series B in 2016
Move24 specializes in providing comprehensive moving and relocation services throughout Europe. The company offers a range of solutions, including loading and unloading, storage, house clearance, and handyman and cleaning services. Utilizing a self-learning routing algorithm, Move24 aims to streamline the relocation process for both private and corporate customers. With recent funding, the company plans to expand its offerings to include additional services related to relocation, such as assistance with electricity contracts. Move24's goal is to become a leading provider of diverse relocation services.

FlixBus

Series D in 2015
FlixBus is a unique combination of tech-startup, e-commerce platform, and transportation company. FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management, and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet are managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of a technology start-up, e-commerce platform, and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.

Move24

Series A in 2015
Move24 specializes in providing comprehensive moving and relocation services throughout Europe. The company offers a range of solutions, including loading and unloading, storage, house clearance, and handyman and cleaning services. Utilizing a self-learning routing algorithm, Move24 aims to streamline the relocation process for both private and corporate customers. With recent funding, the company plans to expand its offerings to include additional services related to relocation, such as assistance with electricity contracts. Move24's goal is to become a leading provider of diverse relocation services.

Move24

Seed Round in 2015
Move24 specializes in providing comprehensive moving and relocation services throughout Europe. The company offers a range of solutions, including loading and unloading, storage, house clearance, and handyman and cleaning services. Utilizing a self-learning routing algorithm, Move24 aims to streamline the relocation process for both private and corporate customers. With recent funding, the company plans to expand its offerings to include additional services related to relocation, such as assistance with electricity contracts. Move24's goal is to become a leading provider of diverse relocation services.

FlixBus

Series C in 2014
FlixBus is a unique combination of tech-startup, e-commerce platform, and transportation company. FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management, and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet are managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of a technology start-up, e-commerce platform, and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.

FlixBus

Series A in 2013
FlixBus is a unique combination of tech-startup, e-commerce platform, and transportation company. FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management, and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet are managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of a technology start-up, e-commerce platform, and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.
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